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Fern Way Farm & Forest
*SPRING* OFFERINGS
We provide a wide variety of offerings for folks of all ages to enjoy the Fern Way experience!
Check out the offerings below.
Spring Offerings
- IN THE FOREST- Hiking series- Every first Friday of the month
- REWILDING YOUR BACKYARD- Gardening series- Every third Saturday of the month
- IN THE KITCHEN- Cooking class- Every fourth Monday of the month
- REMEDIES FROM THE GARDEN- Apothecary series- Every second Tuesday of the month
- SERVICE-LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES -
Service projects connected to the gardens, trails, creeks, and more. Ongoing, year-round. Come for a day, weekend, or week-long experience. Great for school field trips, youth groups, and college students.
In The Forest:
Hiking Series
Every 1st Friday, 1-4pm
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Every first Friday of the month
- Feb 3rd, 1-4pm: Hemlock Walk Guided Hike
- Mar 3rd, 1-4pm: Cascade Glen Guided Hike
- Apr 7, 1-4pm: Merry Lane & Cemetery Trails
- May 5, 1-4pm: Blue Ridge Guided Hike
Fee: Sliding scale from $5-$35
Format: On the trails
Location: Christmount trail system
Re-Wilding Your Backyard: Gardening Series
Every 3rd Saturday, 9AM-12PM
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Participants learn how to turn their lawn into abundance through agroforestry, food, medicinal & pollinator gardens. They will explore a variety of techniques and have hands-on experience as well as resources provided.
- January 21- Planning a food forest
- February 18- Planning a pollinator garden
- March 18- Planning a vegetable garden
- April 15- Planning for herbs and medicinals
Fee: Sliding scale from $5-$35
Format: Hands-on
Location: Fern Way Farm at Christmount
In the Kitchen Cooking Series
Every 4th Monday, 9AM-12PM
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Participants will learn various cultural cuisines, harvest from the garden to prepare dishes, cook together, learn technical skills, explore food stories, cook and eat together.
Dates: January 23, February 27, March 27, April 17
Fee: Sliding scale from $5-$35
Format: Hands-on & classroom learning, eating together
Location: Outdoors & Commercial Kitchen
Remedies from the Garden: Apothecary Series
Every 2nd Tuesday, 9AM-12PM
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Participants will learn and share remedies from nature. Class will harvest, make and take home products.
- Elderberry syrup and fire cider (February)
- Fermentation (March)
- Making teas and tonics from the garden (April)
- Summer skin care- Sun and insect (May)
Dates:
February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9
Fee: Sliding scale from $5-$35
Format: Hands-on, outdoor, classroom
Location: Dining Hall
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